CVE-2024-5861: The WP EasyPay – Square for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of datad

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-5861?

wp easypay: upgrade to 4.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-5861 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5861 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-5861 affect?

CVE-2024-5861 affects wp easypay. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP EasyPay – Square for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of datadue to a missing capability check on the wpep_square_disconnect() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.3. This makes

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-5861?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-5861 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting wp easypay. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WP EasyPay – Square for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of datadue to a missing capability check on the wpep_square_disconnect() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disconnect square.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-862
Published	2024-07-24
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Wordfence · Vendor: wpeasypay

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-24 04:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

wpeasypay wp easypay UPGRADE

Affected: < 4.2.4

Fixed in: 4.2.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wp-easypay || rpm -q wp-easypay || wp-easypay --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.2.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wp-easypay

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wp-easypay

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-5861?

wp easypay: upgrade to 4.2.4. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-5861 being exploited?

CVE-2024-5861 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-5861 affect?

CVE-2024-5861 affects wp easypay. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). The WP EasyPay – Square for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of datadue to a missing capability check on the wpep_square_disconnect() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.3. This makes

How urgent is CVE-2024-5861?

Priority 32/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

WordPress vulnerabilities

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References

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